NOUN

Kraut/kʁaʊ̯t/herb; cabbage; greens

Kraut is a German noun that means herb, cabbage, or greens. It is pronounced /kʁaʊ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Kräuter".

Definitions

1.herb; plant with edible or aromatic leaves(botany, cooking)

a.aromatic or medicinal herb

Petersilie und Schnittlauch sind beliebte Küchenkräuter.Parsley and chives are popular kitchen herbs.

2.cabbage or similar leafy vegetable(agriculture, food)

a.white cabbage as a vegetable

Sauerkraut wird aus Weißkohl hergestellt.Sauerkraut is made from white cabbage.

3.term for German(s), especially by foreigners (now offensive or dated)(colloquial, pejorative, historical)

a.disparaging slang for a German person

Im Zweiten Weltkrieg wurden deutsche Soldaten manchmal als 'Krauts' bezeichnet.In World War II, German soldiers were sometimes called 'Krauts.'

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Krautdie Kräuter
Genitivedes Krautesder Kräuter
Dativedem Krautden Kräutern
Accusativedas Krautdie Kräuter

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kraut" mean in English?
"Kraut" means herb, cabbage, or greens. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kraut"?
"Kraut" is pronounced /kʁaʊ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kraut" der, die, or das?
"Kraut" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Kraut"?
The plural of "Kraut" is "Kräuter".
What part of speech is "Kraut"?
"Kraut" is a noun in German.

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